Japanese Kabuto,Thoughts please......

Greyman · 19th June 2005, 12:30 AM

This odd looking Kabuto is of leather construction which in itself is not odd.......the shape is. Any idea's?.

pbleed · 26th June 2005, 06:55 PM

Grey,
I am pretty sure that this is a dummied-up - ahh erh, I mean - a reworked WWII vintage Japanese civilian defense helmet. Take a look at Nakada's only volu on Japanese militaria page 229, number 1014 for exactly the same pot but with out the "shikoro." Hinky, I think!
pbleed

Greyman · 27th June 2005, 06:59 PM

Pretty much what I suspected, thanks for the reply.

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19th June 2005, 12:30 AM	#1
Greyman Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 15	Japanese Kabuto,Thoughts please...... This odd looking Kabuto is of leather construction which in itself is not odd.......the shape is. Any idea's?. Attached Images

27th June 2005, 06:59 PM	#3
Greyman Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 15	eeeeeeeem Pretty much what I suspected, thanks for the reply.

26th June 2005, 06:55 PM	#2
pbleed Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 88	Grey, I am pretty sure that this is a dummied-up - ahh erh, I mean - a reworked WWII vintage Japanese civilian defense helmet. Take a look at Nakada's only volu on Japanese militaria page 229, number 1014 for exactly the same pot but with out the "shikoro." Hinky, I think! pbleed